It is the eighth public school district in Shelby County. The blueprint is the high-performing prekindergarten-through-12th-grade system run by the University of Memphis. 

Scott Morris walked out of Crosstown Concourse Friday for the last time as CEO of Church Health. He’s not leaving, just changing his role. Here’s a Q&A with Dr. Morris.

City spokesperson Arlenia Cole confirmed that Ty Coleman, who was previously fired from an animal shelter in Texas, has been placed on administrative leave after the death of a dog left outside in the heat.

More than 4,000 people had a chance to walk, crawl and climb through artist Christopher Reyes’ 2020 immersive exhibit at Off the Wall Arts. Now, Baron Von Opperbean is coming to Mud Island.

Lee Whitwell, chief litigation attorney for the office, confirmed to The Daily Memphian in an email Friday night that he has hired Robert Meyers of law firm Glanker Brown to continue the proceedings. 

Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Chris Craft ruled that actions taken by General Sessions judge Sheila Renfroe were “clearly indicative of personal animosity toward” an assistant public defender.

Thomas Waller was arrested Thursday, June 27, after Circuit Court Judge Celeste Wilson ordered him held for being intoxicated in court.

Memphis Public Works Director Robert Knecht is retiring from his post effective July 26 after 23 years with the city to take a job in the private sector.

A Friday court ruling denies a request by opponents of the museum’s construction who sought a temporary injunction last September to stop construction on the riverfront.

An escaped inmate was struck by a car, David Jones is going to the NBA and we’ve got tips on cheese and wine.

This cohort includes The Daily Memphian’s first photojournalism intern. The second summer intern works on general news assignments.

Findings from the state-run Achievement School District showed “serious noncompliance and material violations of the charter agreement” by Memphis Scholars, revealing additional information about the abrupt closure of the operators three charter schools. 

Fifteen candidates for school board, state House and U.S. House seats — including two incumbents — spoke at an election forum Thursday night.

Following two physical altercations with staff members, Alegend Jones was placed in a “therapeutic hold,” a type of brief physical restraint where staff hold a child’s arms and legs while they are standing to regulate their behavior.

According to a statement, the inmate, Elijah Jenkins, broke out a window on a transport van while he was being transported back to the corrections center located at 1045 Mullins Station Road.

The Tennessee District Attorney General’s Conference is reserving an official opinion about the Republican-led ouster push against Shelby County DA Steve Mulroy, but at least one member of the body has come out against it.

U of M hires an AD, a new gastropub offers live music outside the loop and we look at how much you’ll pay in city property tax.

The Memphis City Council took three votes Tuesday that increased both fees and taxes but also balanced the city’s budget. What is the additional funding paying for? 

Among inadequate education and overprescribed medicine, the lawsuit alleges confined youth are exposed to dangerous conditions like mold, bugs, violence from peers and more. 

Charter operator Memphis Scholars received a violation from Tennessee’s Achievement School District, prompting a board vote to close three schools that serve more than 400 students in North and South Memphis.

The funding will allow the Greenway to complete a bridge and underpass in North Memphis. 

MSCS board cuts 1,100-plus jobs, FedEx bounces back and Collierville Town Square’s may not be owned by Collierville.

The city’s newly passed $858 million budget cut Memphis Police Department Interim Chief C.J. Davis’ pay by about $35,000.